Ester defines herself in this way: “44 years old, happily married with 3 magnificent angels, Daphne, Ethan and Edoardo, I love cooking, reading when I have time, taking pictures, gardening and spending time with friends.” Her blog is the story of a continual quest for wellbeing, harmony and beauty. A lifestyle that is also apparent from the way she defines herself as KosenrufuMama. Ester’s blog is the right place to find “inspired” advice whether its about little activities to do together or how to stay calm faced with your children’s tantrums.
1. Do not underestimate The infinite vitality of our children, their capacity to recover and above all their capacity to grasp the deep meaning of situations, in both a positive and negative sense. They always manage to surprise me and I see them as the litmus test of our adult world.
2. Do not underestimate My energy. I sometimes seem like I am suffocating with all the multitasking required and over time I have learned just to keep going rather than try to get there first. I have learned that it is the only way to keep my balance and not let myself be overtaken by the intoxication of hyperactivity. I realize that this is the great challenge of modern times, particularly for us women (but not only women), as we are in the front line faced with career, personal and family demands and often on the brink of a nervous breakdown.
3. If you need help Look for support. I have learned little by little how to be a healthy egotist, I ask help from those around me, sometimes from oldest children as well, obviously only for things that they are able to do. The two aged 9 and 10 now make their own beds before going to school and tidy up their rooms, little tricks that added up every day become a great help. My husband also helps out with almost all family matters and I am very fortunate to have met and chosen him as my life partner.
4. I couldn’t live without My space, that is small, brief or carved out. I need to find a little time just for me, dedicating myself to that which has always been a part of my world. First of all photography. I started as a child and I have never stopped taking pictures, mainly just for personal pleasure, practically every day. But I also express myself through action. I absolutely cannot keep my hands still, so I put them to use in the kitchen, in little knitting or crocheting projects, creating little fabric dolls, creating and experimenting.
5. My motto for those desperate times Don’t be afraid, nothing stays the same for ever, everything changes. So I feel confident in the future, I can glimpse a ray of light even in the darkest times.
